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Dis you ever think you were a donkey...?

Discussion in 'Friendship Court' started by Martin, Feb 5, 2002.

  1. Martin

    Martin Senior Veteran

    You have probably all read this at one time or another but did you ever think that it could refer to you?

    To save you digging out your Bibles, I'll reproduce the passage here....


    Imagine yourself as the donkey...does this sound like you:
    • You were tied up under the ownership of another (the devil)
    • Because you were tied up, you were not able to go very far, and, to put it as politely as I can, you were getting dirty in your own muck
    • Jesus sends messangers to the owner (the devil) to tell him that The Master has need of the donkey (you)
    • The original owner had to let the donkey (you) go when he knew that the Master wanted the donkey - he couldn't argue or object
    • The donkey (you) was not cleaned up but came to Jesus in the state in which he was found
    • Jesus rode on the donkey (you). The donkey did as the Master commanded
    • As people saw Jesus on the donkey they shouted hallelujahs to Him, they didn't say what a beautiful donkey. (They will see Jesus and not the person you once were - you are to show Jesus to the world)

    A few thoughts for you to ponder!

    Now, have you ever come across an animal in the Bible which you believe to be significant or has meant something to you?

    Let's hear about it......

    Many blessings.....
  2. Martin

    Martin Senior Veteran

    By the way - it should say "Did you ever think you were a donkey?"
    It's my dyslexic fingers again....
  3. Josiah

    Josiah Super suction ears away!

    Yes, I've been called a "Donkey" before (My wife does it all the time) :D (Joking. She usually says something like "Idiot")

    (No, really...Just joking! Uhhh....)

    But seriously - Martin I must say I've NEVER heard that analogy before. That's great! It just goes to show you how deep and ponderable the Bible really is. (Not to mention "alive")

    ~ Hebrews 4:12
  4. marmaladePRO

    marmaladePRO Active Member

    "~ Hebrews 4:12" i love that script!
    great post Martin, huge thoughts to ponder, thank you for posting such a thought provoker!
  5. Damien

    Damien Member

    No I don't think i'm a donkey, that's the stupidest thing i've ever heard.
  6. Gerry

    Gerry Jesus Paid It All

    Not so stupid! It is an appropriate analogy, and well presented!
  7. GraftMeIn

    GraftMeIn The Masters Gardener

    Martin, I like your analogy! can't help but think about how we can sometimes become just as stubborn as a donkey also, lol! Thanks for sharing this, I realy enjoyed reading it.
  8. Blessed-one

    Blessed-one a long journey ahead

    good one!